Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Cobalt, Connecticut
- 49
- Citations from health inspectionsConnecticut average: 37 a home
- 3
- Residents harmed or put in dangerConnecticut average: 1.4 a home
- $37,440
- Fines from the federal governmentConnecticut average: $23,730 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsConnecticut average: 3.0
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Eight inspection visits produced 49 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Residents were found hurt in two cases. Federal fines came to $37,440 (one fine).
A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 1 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 1.77 hours each dayThe Connecticut average is 3.73 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.60 hours each dayThe Connecticut average is 0.69 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 72.2%against the Connecticut average of 37.4%
- Beds that are certified
- 60
- Ownership
- Corporation (for profit)
- Chain
- This home is not part of a chain
- Street address
- 29 Middle Haddam Rd, Cobalt, Connecticut 06414
- County
- Lower Ct River Vly
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
One citation dated June 3, 2026
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Sept. 29, 2025
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Six citations dated Sept. 8, 2025
- F947 Nurse Aide Skills, Dementia, and Abuse Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F730 Review Nurse Aide Performance and Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
24 citations dated Nov. 19, 2024
- F947 Nurse Aide Skills, Dementia, and Abuse Training: minimal risk to residents, a pattern, several residents.
- F887 Coronavirus Vaccine Education, Offering, and Records: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F883 Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F867 Ongoing Quality Review Group and Correction Plans: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F730 Review Nurse Aide Performance and Training: minimal risk to residents, a pattern, several residents.
- F726 Nurses and Aides Have Needed Skills: minimal risk to residents, a pattern, several residents.
- F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F688 Range of Motion and Mobility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F623 Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F578 The Right to Refuse Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F565 Right to Resident and Family Groups: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
One citation dated June 10, 2024
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Dec. 7, 2023
- F700 Safe Use of Bed Rails: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
10 citations dated Aug. 23, 2022
- F883 Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: minimal risk to residents, a pattern, several residents.
- F791 Dental Services for Residents: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F732 Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F694 Safe Fluids Given Through a Vein: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F676 Help Residents Keep Daily Living Abilities: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Four citations dated Oct. 31, 2019
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F583 Keep Resident Records Private: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 8, 2025 | Fine | $37,440 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
Three people with an ownership stake are also listed by CMS.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 075232. Other homes in Connecticut.